Crusade: A march through time - movie review

Updated on February 27, 2010

As a kid the book ‘Crusade: A march through
time’ was one of my favourite books. The author is the Dutch Thea Beckman and
she was my most-loved writer. I devoured her books. When I heard they were going
to make the book into a movie I was a little worried some of the details and
parts of the story would be lost or done wrong. But the movie turned out great
and I loved it.

The DVD - Crusade: A march through time

It is about the 17-year old Rudolf. His
mother invented a time machine and one day Rudolf decides to try it out. However he accidentally gets stuck in
the thirteenth century. He stumbles upon a children’s crusade of peace on their
way to Jerusalem and decides to join them. But many of the children die along
the way, so Rudolf tries to reorganise the crusade into a more effective
operation. Not everyone is happy about his arrival though. And in the mean time
his mother is trying absolutely everything she can to bring him back to the
present.

The main actor Joe Flynn is good and takes
on the role of Rudolf with a lot of passion. The way he stands out in the
thirteenth century, but slowly starts blending in is captured very well. He is
good as a hero, saving the children, but shows his vulnerable side in the
blossoming romance with Jenne (played by Stephanie Leonidas), one of the older
girls following the crusade.

And even though there are only two adults
starring in the movie, it is not just a kid’s movie. It is very much enjoyable
for adults as well. So get the whole family together, get the dvd Crusade: A
march through time, and enjoy some quality together time!

The book - Crusade in Jeans

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